For Lady Evelyn, things were completely different. In fact, she didn’t even remember the exact time when she decided to become a Muslim. “It seems that I have always been a Muslim. This is not so strange when one remembers that Islam is the natural religion that a child left
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540 doctors, para-medics to be deputed in Saudi Arabia (Pakistan)
Islamabad—A contingent of 540 doctor, para-medics and ancillary staff selected from Pakistan armed force, federal, provincial governments and health department would be deputed in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to serve intending pilgrims. An official of Ministry of Religious Affairs while talking to mediamen that director, deputy director of hajj medical
Haram expansion to accommodate 1.2m more worshippers
JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will lay the foundation stone for a new expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday, it was announced on Tuesday. The new project, covering 400,000 square meters, will create prayer space for an additional 1.2 million worshippers. “The new
Civil Defense deploys in force to assist pilgrims in distress
MAKKAH: The Civil Defense medical evacuation teams deployed at the Grand Mosque and the central area of the holy city have extended first aid service to as many as 861 Umrah pilgrims and visitors since the beginning of Ramadan. The teams have transported about 100 of these worshippers to
Makkawis on a mission to serve pilgrims
MAKKAH: Every year many Makkah residents embark on a mission to provide iftar meals to help pilgrims break their fast around the Grand Mosque. The locals inherited this tradition from their parents and grandparents. Haydar Amoun, a 56-year-old Makkah resident, said every Ramadan he gathers his sons and grandsons to
CBH on BBC Radio – Live Sunday 14th August 2011
Sunday 14th August, 2011 – 8:25pm: Our CEO will be a guest on Talat Farooq Awan’s show “Indus” Live on BBC Radio Manchester to discuss Hajj related issues and the launch of the e-Petition. Dr Mohammed Jiva will also be on live to discuss the British Hajj Medical Team. Tune in on 95.1FM Listen
King Abdullah to lay foundation stone to Makkah Haram expansion works
King Abdullah, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will lay the foundation stone to the Makkah Haram expansion works in a few days. The project is called the King Abdullah Expansion of the Makkah Haram. The king will also open a
Civil Defense targets 12 safety risks to Umrah pilgrims
MAKKAH – The Civil Defense Directorate here has identified 12 potential safety risks to Umrah pilgrims and has taken all the measures necessary to deal with them in order to provide maximum protection and safety to those performing the ritual in Ramadan. Colonel Salim Al-Matrafi, Director of Operations Division at
Haj and Umrah force tasked with Makkah crowd control
MAKKAH: All arrangements to ensure the security and safety of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque are in place, according to Brig. Gen. Ali Al-Ghamdi, commander of the Special Haj and Umrah Security Forces. “The main task of the force is to maintain security of the central area
4,000 cops mobilized to assist traffic flow
MAKKAH: Over 4,000 traffic policemen have been mobilized by the Makkah Traffic Department to implement its Ramadan plan, according to the authority’s director general. “There is a move to reinforce the traffic police force with more members and equipment in view of the heavy rush of pilgrims over the coming